The FTC's recent initiative invites public testimony regarding shadowbanning—limited visibility of user posts on social media—labeling it as a form of tech censorship. This call aims to gather insights from both shadowbanned users and those who have faced bans or demonetization. Dr. Carolina Are emphasizes the criticality of these contributions, particularly from marginalized voices that experience heightened censorship. She notes the irony of this initiative occurring amidst ongoing governmental censorship, linking it to past actions by the Trump administration targeting LGBTQ and diversity content.
Users are experts of their own experience, and particularly marginalized users that are targeted by censorship could provide responses and examples anonymously.
The timing for the request is interesting given that the government itself has been censoring quite a lot of things.
Shadowbanning is a well-documented occurrence, despite social media platforms typically denying that it exists.
The FTC's call for public comment on shadowbanning highlights concerns about tech censorship and its impact on marginalized communities.
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